Question 1

what does high cpk levels indicate?

Accepted Answer

Muscle breakdown: High CPK levels suggest high levels of muscle turnover, either from intensive exercise or generalized muscle breakdown.  CPK is also broken down into something else called ck-mb; if this is elevated alone with normal cpk, it may suggest a heart attack with appropriate symptoms.

Question 2

can you have high cpk levels and be healthy?

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CPK: It depends on the reason why your CPK levels are elevated. I'd be evaluated by you physician to identify the reason as to why they are elevated.

Question 3

what do elevated cpk levels mean when exercise is not a factor?

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Muscle or heart : CPK  can be released from damaged or inflamed muscles, including the heart muscle.  Some muscle diseases that cause weakness and pain in the muscles can elevate cpk, as can any muscle injury (including an injection into the muscle).  Heart attacks and other heart muscle injury or inflammation can also raise the cpk.  There are tests to determine the source of the cpk. ("fractionation" of cpk).

Question 4

normal white count and a high level of creatine kinase. what illness could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Maybe none: If you exercise, you ck can be very high -- many times the upper limit of normal. The normal range is for couch potatoes. I'm glad you asked, but no lab test means much in isolation. Best to ask your physician and see what matches with your symptoms and lifestyle.

Question 5

i have mctd my cpk levels have been slightly high for over a year  its always between 209-305 whole back burns can slightly high levels cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Something else: You could neuropathy or pinched nerves coming off your spine based on symptoms that you describing. An evaluation with your rheumatologist could help sort this out.  Hope that helps.

Question 6

how to treat high level of creatine kinase due to nerves?

Accepted Answer

Here's accurate info: Somebody's kidding you or there is a misunderstanding. Creatine kinase is an enzyme found in the blood; the reference range was determined for couch potatoes, and in my series' of athletic medical students, a majority of healthy young people have "elevated levels" just from exercising. It's also high in a few illnesses your physician knows about, but not from "nerves".

Question 7

my level of creatine kinase, total, serum @ 980 no muscle or serious injures. why so high?

Accepted Answer

Over exercise?: It could be due to medication you are taking or over-exercising.    That level is not high enough to affect your kidneys most likely.    Increase your hydration.

Question 8

what cause high levels of creatine kinase. can it have something to do with low stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Muscle breakdown: Ck is a byproduct of muscle breakdown usually occurring from muscle injury or sometimes from certain supplements.

Question 9

my cousin was diagosmed with advamced level muscle dystrophy cpk levels were very high and dna result gave the answer what now what is the cure ?

Accepted Answer

Very sorry: I am sorry to tell you there is generally no "cure" for Muscular dystrophy of most types. However Physical therapy should be a treatment which can delay progression of the disease!
Hope this Helps
Good Luck!
DR Z

Question 10

what can extreme high levels of creatine kinase (skeletal muscle enzymes) be the result of?

Accepted Answer

Just being fit: The reference range is set on the assumption that you don't exercise. Fitness types routinely have values way up in the thousands. No need to limit your fun in the gym.

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